Government Grants Loans Links

Loans, grants available to assist rural communities

BISBEE â” When one thinks of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, what normally comes to mind is a government entity that supports agriculture, handles food recalls and approves medications. But, there is far more this department does to help rural counties and citizens through the USDA Rural Development program in ways that are mostly unknown.

College Loans 101: New Rules for Borrowers (Smart Consumer)

Here are some tips for navigating the latest changes to student loans.

Finance and Banking

Multilateral development banks spend $70bn each year on loans and grants to the developing world. In April 2010, for example, the World Bank approved a $3.75bn loan to South Africa-based Eskom Holdings, to build one of the world's largest and most complex power plants.

On Clean Energy, China Skirts Rules

Big government subsidies for clean energy companies, like cheap land and low-interest loans, may be in violation of W.T.O. rules.

Steelworkers Accuse China of Violating Trade Rules

The United Steelworkers union plans to file a legal case that accuses China of violating World Trade Organization rules by subsidizing exports of clean energy equipment.